FS History: '73S Coupe @ Gooding Auction Amelia Island

[popowitz]

Looks to be a nice car. Early '73 build (#9113300038). Not in the Registry's list of cars.

http://www.anamera.com/en/detail/car...cache=1&ret=63

-Dave

[Biancaneve]

It was already proposed at Amelia Island in 2010 (lot 65) ad also recently appeared on e-bay ... definitely, this one doesn't stick.

[LongRanger]

VIN = 9113300038
Eng# = 6330073
Trans# = 330275

Seller's schtick . . .

. . . To be sold at the Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction on March 9, 2012. For further details please visit www.goodingco.com or contact a vehicle specialist at 001.310.899.1960 . . .

. . . Engine Specifications: 2,341 CC SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection 190 BHP at 6,500 RPM 5-Speed Type 915 Manual Gearbox 4-Wheel Vented Disc Brakes 4-Wheel Fully Independent Suspension . . . .

. . . About this Car: In 1972, Porsche introduced what many believe to be one of the great road-going variations on the 911 platform ? the 2.4 S. Produced during a brief, two-year period, the 2.4 S featured a high-revving, fuel-injected flat-six engine, a greatly improved type 915 gearbox and countless refinements that made the magnificently engineered 140 mph sports car a well-rounded performer . . .

. . . In all, just 1,430 S Coupes were completed for 1973, widely considered to be the last year of the ?early? 911 models. One of the first S Coupes produced for the 1973 model year, this 911 was originally finished in the striking color combination of Gemini Blue Metallic over a black leatherette interior. Beyond its splendid livery, this Porsche benefitted from the addition of a factory-delivered sunroof, a particularly rare and desirable option prized by contemporary Porsche collectors. Constructed for export, this 2.4 S is one of just 524 coupes originally imported into the US . . . .

. . . Under the auspices of the current owner, a Porsche enthusiast and active vintage racer, RennGruppe Motorsports in Lexington, North Carolina, performed a sympathetic restoration of the 911 that is responsible for its lovely presentation today. Reported by the consignor to have been an excellent, healthy example at the outset, the Porsche is said to retain its matching- numbers engine (6330073) and transmission (330275) as well as its original floors . . .

. . . Famed for their unrivaled touring capabilities, the 2.4-litre 911s are among the preferred sports cars for long-distance tours, such as the Copperstate 1000 and more competition- oriented driving events such as the Tour Auto. In addition to their dynamic qualities, their timeless styling and revered status ensures that these high-performance 911s are always a popular choice on the show field and at Porsche Club of America gatherings . . .

. . . Offered with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owner?s manual and tool kit, this matching-numbers 911 S Coupe ought to be an outstanding choice for rallies and tours, as well as pleasurable weekend outings . . .

(Not mine)